Paul Merson expects Manchester United will lose at home in the Premier League for the first time since the opening weekend of the season when they host Newcastle on Sunday.
The Red Devils bounced back from their crushing defeat by Manchester City with a comeback victory at Everton last weekend. They have recovered well from their dismal losses to Brighton at Old Trafford and Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium in August, but face a stern test against Newcastle, who are just one place behind them in sixth.
The Magpies have been beaten just once this season and thrashed Fulham 5-1 last time out in another statement of their progress under Eddie Howe. Merson believes Cristiano Ronaldo will be unleashed against Newcastle after scoring the 700th club goal of his career against Everton - but predicts the visitors could snatch all three points at Old Trafford.
